Insulin resistance and hyperandrogenemia independently predict nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
ConclusionOur study reports NAFLD in more than one third of Asian Indian women with PCOS. In addition to insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), hyperandrogenemia is an independent predictor of NAFLD in women with PCOS.
Source: Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
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